Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. His head has been shaved. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oskar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Oskar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Rose (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1900 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.